Description
Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken is a delightful one-pan dish that effortlessly blends sweet and savory flavors while keeping your meal prep simple and stress-free. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a crispy gluten-free crust, inviting you to enjoy a harmonious balance of maple syrup and toasted pecans in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its rich flavors and ease of preparation, it transforms a regular dinner into a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
- 1–1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup pecans (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free reduced-sodium tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine gluten-free flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken thigh thoroughly in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken thighs for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Carefully add chicken broth to the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom to enhance flavor.
- Stir in maple syrup, chopped pecans, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, tamari, and dried rosemary; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Nestle seared chicken back into the sauce and cover loosely with foil. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg